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According to DFAT numbers from 2016, Australia is left with 600,000 tonnes of recyclable waste a year after China has reneged on current waste arrangements, under its new National Sword Initiative that sees it taking steps towards a greener sector.
The NSW state government has announced a $47M package to help councils with recycling and higher local landfill costs, with $13M from Victoria.
South Australia has called for a $7M rescue package for council, with rates set to rise as the Chinese initiative begins.
Ipswich Council in Queensland has begun dumping the content of its ratepayer's yellow bins straight into landfill, to outcry from residents and the industry.
Internationally, Britain has banned all non-recyclable plastic straws and cotton buds.